Early Bird Frosty Cheddar Pink (Dianthus 'Early Bird Frosty')
dy-ANN-thus 'Early Bird Frosty'

Deciduous Perennial Herbaceous Perennial in the Caryophyllaceae Family
Large, double, pure white flowers are wonderfully fragrant, blooming over compact mounds of glaucous blue-gray foliage. Part of the UK-bred Whetman EARLY BIRD Collection (US Plant Patent 23,894).

Dianthus 'Early Bird Frosty' (breeder code 'Wp10 Ven06', US Plant Patent 23,894) is a UK-bred selection from the Whetman EARLY BIRD® Collection, licensed through PlantHaven International. Large, double, pure white, highly fragrant flowers are held above compact mounds of glaucous blue-gray foliage, blooming from May through August with reliable rebloom when deadheaded.

Pros

  • Long bloom season, often spring through fall
  • Many species and cultivars are clove-scented
  • Drought-tolerant once established and generally deer resistant
  • Low-growing types make excellent edging or rock garden plants

Cons

  • Prone to crown and root rot in soil that doesn't drain well
  • Many types are short-lived and benefit from division every few years
  • Mildly toxic to pets if ingested
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 4 - 6 inches tall. 4 - 6 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest
Bloom Period May - August
Flower Color Pure White
Foliage Color Glaucous blue-gray
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/13 - 08/09
2024 : 05/09 - 08/03
2023 : 04/13 - 07/08

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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants

Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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